Sharing and Learning Yoga

Our Values

and the story behind our new logo

Statement of values

adapted from the International Charter for Human Values in Healthcare

One

Compassion

Compassion is central to human relationships. By compassion we mean to understand the condition of others, and to commit oneself to the awareness and caring necessary to enhance wellbeing and relieve suffering. The values below underlie our efforts to be compassionate.

Commitment to developing complete awareness of self and understanding of others

Commitment to becoming caring

Commitment to developing empathy

Commitment to be self-reflective

Commitment to becoming kind

Commitment to becoming genuine

Commitment to becoming generous

Commitment to becoming flexible and adaptable

Commitment to develop acceptance

Commitment to be ever curious

Commitment to do good with all we do

Commitment to learning to live and work according to these values

Two

Respect

Respect is the basis of all of our relationships.

Respect for the person and those close to them, their viewpoints, opinions, wishes and beliefs

Respect for cultural, social, gender, class, spiritual and linguistic differences

Respect for autonomy

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Respect for all colleagues & other professions

Commitment to act with humility

Three

Integrity

We build our personal and professional identity around integrity and ethical practice. These underpin and permeate all actions in all we do.

Commitment to honesty and trustworthiness

Commitment to reliability

Commitment to accountability and responsibility

Commitment to the wellbeing of those in our care

Commitment to act without harm

Commitment to tolerance and non-judgment

Commitment to acknowledge our own limits

To seek guidance and refer, to be aware of our own limitations.

Four

Excellence

We dedicate ourselves to achieving excellence in all aspects of the work we do.
Without excellence, no matter how well intentioned, our efforts will fall short.

Commitment to providing the best most effective care

informed by current scientific, community standards, traditional knowledge and lived experience

Commitment to communication excellence

Commitment to relate with others with excellence

Commitment to self-awareness and reflective practice

Commitment to lifelong learning, expertise and professional development

Commitment to serve the best interests of those in our care

Five

Justice

We embrace the values of justice and commit ourselves to putting these values in place in everything we do

Commitment to truth

Right to information, access and quality

Right to equality

Commitment to advocate for those in our circle of care and responsibility

Act without discrimination or prejudice

Develop deep understanding of social factors, constraints and barriers that people face

Commitment to social justice